§ 21-8. Excavation and openings safeguards—Sidewalks.

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(a)

Any person who shall make or keep open or cause to be made or kept open an excavation in a sidewalk or an area adjoining a street for a cellar or other purpose so as to endanger the safety of public travel along the street, shall cause such excavation to be properly guarded by a substantial railing or covering to the satisfaction of the director of public works.

(b)

No person shall leave open any trap door or coal hole in any sidewalk in the city unless the same is properly guarded.

(Code 1960, §§ 23-12, 23-13)

                    
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